A large redwood tree looms large over a home on Walnut Lane in Davis. It also looms as a large and potentially dangerous hazard during the approaching storm, according to Pacific Gas and Electric.

"It definitely could come down in high winds," said Brandi Ehlers, a PG&E spokeswoman.

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Ehlers explained that the tree, which could be as tall as 75 feet, is dying. A nearby pine tree will also need to have limbs removed, said Ehler.

"We are concerned it could fall into nearby power lines. That is why we consider it a hazard tree," added Ehlers.

She said that because of forecast strong winds, PG&E moved up its maintenance schedule on this particular tree to get it cut down and removed before those winds arrive Thursday.

Ehlers also stressed that anytime there are high, gusty winds, tree limbs can impact power lines and cause those lines to come down. She stressed that downed power lines should also be treated as energized and potentially dangerous.

As for the redwood, by this time tomorrow, Ehlers say it should be no longer be looming large.